MYO

That incredible gesture control you saw in Minority Report? Its here. MYO is an armband that lets you wirelessly control any compatible digital device whether it be controlling a game or navigating your iTunes library with just a wave of your hand. It accomplishes this by sensing muscle activity and motion in 3D Space with accuracy right down to the movement of each individual finger. Now if they could only perfect holographic projection. $149, Myo

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Google Glass: How it Feels

Google offers a better look at their highly anticipated wearable computing project, Glass. The video gives us a better idea of how the final user interface is going to look and feel, as well the feature set we could expect when the device finally launches for consumers later this year. Google is also opening up orders beyond their developer program to "creative individuals" who are willing to fill out a short application using Google+ or Twitter on what you would do if you had a pair of Glass. Deadline for applications is February 27th and if you're chosen you'll need to pony up $1,500 for the Explorer Edition of which they will have special "pick-up experiences" in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Google

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Nixon Blaster

Nixon jumps on the Bluetooth bandwagon and is set to release the Blaster. The Blaster is a Bluetooth-enabled speaker with a ruggedized yet lightweight silicon housing that's both weather and shock resistant. Nixon is also promising big sound in a compact package that will also chug along with a very impressive 18 hours of playback on a single charge. Available this May. Nixon

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CalypsoKey

CalypsoCase adds a neat little trick with the aid of NFC for their new CalypsoKey. CalypsoKey ($149) is a new door lock system that simply unlocks any door with the tap of your NFC-enabled CalypsoCase ($119), easy as that. And it looks good too. Calypso

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LaCie PetiteKey

LaCie shrinks its key-shaped USB key with the new and compact PetiteKey. The keys can be equipped with up to 8, 16, or 32GBs of storage and have scratch-resistant connectors and are waterproof down to 100 meters. $15-$40, LaCie

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LaCie CloudBox

Leave it to LaCie and designer Neil Poulton to make something as mundane as Network Attached Storage look good. The sleek white monolith is available in 1 to 3TBs and can deliver your content to any Mac, PC, Smartphone, or Tablet in your home or on the road via's LaCie's desktop or mobile app. $120-$180, LaCie

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Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Pro

Mophie's Juice Pack Powerstation Pro ($130) is an all-terrain, weather-ready external battery for those times when a wall outlet isn't available. The battery is rated at 6000 mAh which is the equivalent of about three full charges for an iPhone or hours upon hours of juice for any USB-compatible Smartphone or handheld. As for ruggedness, the battery is IP65 rated meaning that its completely dust-proof and water-resistant. Link

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Google Project Glass

It looks like the wearable heads up display that we've been teased with in a million sci-fi flicks is closer to reality with the reveal of Google's latest idea, Project Glass. Using a small headset, Project Glass aims to integrate all of your favorite Google Apps in an augmented reality overlay that appears right in front of you displaying text alerts, gps navigation, real time weather data, etc etc.. Just imagine this being an option on the pair of Ray Bans you buy in 2015. Source

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Eton Rukus Solar

The boombox gets a 21st century update from the folks over at Eton. They company is launching the Rukus, a solar-powered, Bluetooth-enabled mobile speaker that streams music from any BT-compatible portable. Rukus also features a slick e-ink screen and a built-in battery to charge up your phone or tablet. Link

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Geneva Sound Model XS

Geneva takes the shrink ray to their much acclaimed speaker designs and introduces the Model XS. Inspired by vintage travel clocks, the portable Model XS ($250) comes in a leather clamshell case that opens to reveal Geneva's mini Hi-Fi speaker. Perfect for travel, the speaker features a 2.1 speaker, FM radio, Alarm, Amplifier, Rechargeable Battery, and Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming. Link

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